It’s been a great couple of weeks for PLANTWORX, the newest UK ‘live’ construction event (14th – 16th May 2013, Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire). The latest company to book space is Doosan, who have secured its stand in the ‘Dig Zone’ part of the show and is promising a spectacular demonstration …

Volvo Construction Equipment is taking machine simulators to the next level. The company’s Technology function is busy developing a real-time, human in the loop system to simulate future technology and understand operator behavior. As technology gets ever more complex, it’s becoming more expensive to build prototype machines. Not only that; …

‘More live demonstrations, more plant and equipment, and more exhibitors than ever before’ –– that was how one excited visitor summed up Hillhead 2012, which took place from 19–21 June at Tarmac’s Hillhead Quarry, near Buxton, in Derbyshire. In total, 17,083 visitors attended Hillhead 2012, compared with 15,558 in 2010, …

Excitement is building ahead of Hillhead 2012 for what will be the UK’s biggest shop window yet for plant, equipment, materials and services for the minerals and construction industries. Visitors arriving at the show will be met by a much larger Registration pavilion and additional outdoor plots within the showground, …

PLANTWORX Countdown event a huge success – over 150 delegates attend and Lord Henley, Minister for Crime Prevention made guest appearance to talk security and Plant Theft. PLANTWORX, the new biennial construction exhibition (14th – 16th May 2013, Stoneleigh, Warwickshire) hosted a Countdown event last week, alongside the CITS (Combined …

MaskinExpo 2012 – on a brand new fair course For three magic days a former golf course 10 minutes from Stockholm Airport will be the center of attention for Scandinavian machine lovers. STOXA, Stockholm Outdoor Exhibition Area, will be the venue for MaskinExpo, Scandinavia´s leading exhibition for building and construction …

The demo area will be buzzing with activity at Hillhead 2012 when a vast range of plant and equipment will be put through its paces. The job of primary separation will be undertaken by a Stelex Hercules trommel screen, which will share the quarry face area with a number of …

Engineers at Volvo Construction Equipment made a pioneering breakthrough when they developed OptiShift technology – a technical advancement that delivers up to 15% improved fuel efficiency and increased performance in wheel loaders. Fuel efficiency often tops the list of demands that customers place on their machines. That’s why Volvo Construction …

Announced as the largest trade fair of construction machinery and trucks in Romania UTICAM did not drop off. 40 exhibitors came to Bucharest bearing “heavy artillery”, probably attracted by the growing market, despite the crisis. Already at the opening ceremony of the fair, State Secretary in the Ministry of Transports …

Next month the high point of the summer for the extractive and heavy construction industries arrives once again at Tarmac’s Hillhead Quarry, near Buxton, in Derbyshire. Recognized as the world’s biggest quarry equipment demonstration show, Hillhead 2012 promises three days of non-stop action from 19–21 June, when well over 400 …